Your Personal Brand
Is Your “Mouth Like a Sailor” Hurting or Helping Your Career?
A recent article on Forbes.com has been making its way around the internet, and has been discussed in many a women’s LinkedIn group as of late. The topic? Swearing…by women…in the workplace. Each side of the argument is equally compelling. ... Read More »
It’s Time for New Rules
Each of us lives by a set of rules, or values, which dictate the choices we make. All of our thoughts and consequent actions are based around those rules that we have for ourselves. If you’ve ever done a white ... Read More »
Fast Track or Off Track: Are You at Risk of Derailing?
This is a time of year when we have a chance to reflect. To think about our successes and failures in 2012 and our hopes and resolutions for 2013. When thinking about these matters in a professional capacity, most people ... Read More »
Chaos to Order: Part Four
In last week’s post Chaos to Order, Part Three, I imploded in a sad and pathetic way over my self-imposed mission of carrying-on my damn luggage. I suppose one might refer to this event as my “bottom hitting” because this ... Read More »
Working for Free or Trade: 4 Guidelines
The last few months, I’ve found myself at a somewhat awkward, but growing stage of my career. I just finished graduate school and am transitioning into a new role, one that does not include my previous occupation — broadcast journalist. ... Read More »
Career Girls Give Back: How Do I Help Improve the World Around Me?
Last week, I wrote an article about how to survive unemployment over the holidays (or really, ever). What I didn’t talk about was what to do with the cabin fever that can ensues when you have no office to go ... Read More »
The Innovation Tactics on Kickstarter and TEDx Changing the Business World
Etsy gives any crafter on the planet the opportunity to run a booming business. Kickstarter gives any entrepreneur on the planet the opportunity to get investors without big pitches and huge dollars. TEDx gives great speakers from around the world ... Read More »
Career Lessons from 2012′s Best Advertisements
The end of the year is a great time for “best of” lists, and one of my favorites this year was Mashable’s “20 Most-Shared Ads of 2012.” And as I rolled through each of the 20 ads, it occurred to ... Read More »
So You Want to Write a Book?
All over America, there are men and women who have included “write a book” on their proverbial bucket list. Whether it’s a science fiction novel or a family memoir or a gripping suspenseful thriller, wanting to write a book is ... Read More »
5 Ways to Manage Holiday Greeting Cards
Yes, it is that time of year. It’s time to send out your holiday greeting cards! I always love sending cards — in theory. I get excited and buy discount boxes at various stores, a whole range of serious cards ... Read More »
